Harris says US aims to strengthen ties with UAE

WASHINGTON, 17 May 2022, (TON): The United States intends to continue working to strengthen relations with the United Arab Emirates.

This was announced by US Vice President Kamala Harris, speaking on Monday in Abu Dhabi to American journalists who accompanied her on a trip to the funeral ceremony of the previous leader of the Middle Eastern country, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The deputy head of the US administration said “Harris’ remarks led her press pool, we are here to discuss the strength of this partnership and this friendship, as well as our commitment to continue working in the future to strengthen this relationship.”

“We are here as a delegation on behalf of President [US Joe Biden], the American people and our administration, to express our condolences to our friend and partner in the United Arab Emirates. And also to congratulate the new [UAE] President and reaffirm our common commitment to security and prosperity.”

The Vice President emphasized “in this region, [to state that] this relationship benefits the American people in terms of security and prosperity.”

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